South Carolina Parks and Recreation Areas with Hiking

The Ninety Six National Historic Site is an area of unique historical significance. The unusual name was given by early traders in the 1700's because they mistakenly believed it was the estimated number of miles to the Cherokee village of Keowee in the upper South Carolina foothills. read more...

Phone: (864) 543-4068   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Ninety Six   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Ninety Six National Historic Site

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail commemorates the campaign leading to the battle of Kings Mountain by following the Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, today's eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina to the battle site at Kings Mountain National Military Park in South Carolina. read more...

Phone: 864-936-3477   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Blacksburg   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Trail   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle fought on October 7, 1780 destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. read more...

Phone: 864-936-7921   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Blacksburg   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Military Park   Activities: Hiking, Horseback Riding   Details Provided By: Kings Mountain National Military Park

Situated along the meandering Congaree River in central South Carolina, Congaree National Park is home to champion trees, primeval forest landscapes, and diverse plant and animal life. This 22,200-acre park protects the largest contiguous tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. read more...

Phone: 803-776-4396   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Hopkins   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Congaree